There are 7 ways to get from Dunkirk to Rennes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain B
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
4h 48m€118–254Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1751
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennesbus N215 / ...
9h 40m€41–72Drive 557.6 km
- Drive from Dunkirk to Rennescar 557.6 km
5h 22m€85–123Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane CDG - RNS
4h 43m€175–421Train
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Rennestrain Tgv
5h 6m€113–259Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 10m€56–77Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
- Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europetrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LIL - RNS
9h 1m€243–379
Dunkirk to Rennes by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs €170 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Rennes via Lille Europe, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Dunkirk and Rennes is 674 km. The road distance is 557.6 km.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 48m and costs €110 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Dunkirk to Rennes, including transfers.
Dunkirk to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
The best way to get from Dunkirk to Rennes is to train via Paris which takes 4h 48m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Rennes via Lille Europe, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2, Denfert-Rochereau, Denfert-Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkerque to Rennes via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–550
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–420
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €110–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €60–90
- Rail 1st Class
- €90–130
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–230
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €100–160
- Rail 1st Class
- €160–230
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- 1st Class
- €60–80
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–80
- 1st Class
- €85–110
Train from Lille Europe to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €100–140
- 1st Class
- €130–170
Train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereau
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.ratp.fr/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Dunkerque to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Dunkirk to Rennes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Dunkirk to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Rennes is 558 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Dunkirk to Rennes.
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